Seven standalone games , two of which are on major holidays — it's a demanding draw for the 2026 Buffalo BIlls to say the least. The Bills' schedule, which is loaded with playoff contenders on the front and back ends, includes games on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday this year. Facing high expectations, first-year head coach Joe Brady will have his hands full navigating the Bills through the rigorous 17-game slate. Buckle up, BIlls Mafia. The NFL Schedule Release just made Buffalo's road a whole lot rockier. New Bills head coach Joe Brady talks about some of his vision as coach at the Bills field house in Orchard Park on Jan. 29, 2026. | Tina MacIntyre-Yee/Democrat and Chronicle / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Thanksgiving AND Christmas The Bills avoided the major holidays since their most-recent Thanksgiving Day game in 2022, but they are looking at a double dose in 2026. First, they'll play a Turkey Day nightcap against the Kansas City Chiefs.…